STAMFORD, CT — Yale New Haven Health celebrated the opening of a new urgent care center in Stamford Thursday, expanding access to care for residents throughout Fairfield County and neighboring Westchester County.
The 3,500-square-foot center at 2000 W. Main St. has seven exam rooms, on-site laboratory services with same-day testing capabilities and a team of clinical and support professionals, according to an announcement from the health care system.
The facility provides care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries and is less than six miles from Yale New Haven Health's Greenwich Hospital.
The Stamford location joins Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care's network of more than 20 centers across Connecticut and New York. An additional location is planned for New Canaan next year.
"As health care continues to evolve, easy access to care has never been more important," said acting Yale New Haven Health CEO Pamela Sutton-Wallace in an announcement. "The opening of our Stamford Urgent Care center reflects our commitment to meeting patients where they are by providing trusted, high-quality care that is both convenient and connected to the broader Yale New Haven Health system."
Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care centers treat nonemergency conditions, including minor injuries such as cuts, sprains, strains and burns; pediatric illnesses and injuries; ear, eye and respiratory infections; and seasonal illnesses such as influenza.
The centers also offer school, camp and sports physicals, X-rays for fractures and other injuries, and care for urgent medical needs that do not require an emergency department visit.
"This new center strengthens our ability to provide immediate care while ensuring patients remain connected to the comprehensive resources of Yale New Haven Health," added President of Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care Dr. Jeannie Kenkare . "Whether a patient needs follow-up with a primary care provider, specialist or telehealth clinician, we can help coordinate that care seamlessly."
Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care also offers locally staffed telehealth care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service supports continuity of care through communication with primary care physicians and coordination with specialists when appropriate.
The Stamford center is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays.
Patients can walk in, reserve a visit online or schedule a virtual telehealth appointment.
Most major insurance plans are accepted, and self-pay options are available.
More information, a complete list of locations and appointment scheduling are available at ynhhs.org/urgentcare.
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